38: Now! Immediately! Immediately! Find Lu Shenwei!

Julong Steel was ready to turn the tide, and the Navy had finally verified that the arresting gear that had passed the tests was indeed produced by Julong Steel.

"Director, the 211 Heavy Industry of Xishan and the Lunan Tiejun Group have been ruled out, and Julong Steel's bid documents and test data match up."

"What did you say? A private steel factory produced the arresting gear that the Navy hasn't been able to master for years?"

"Although it's hard to believe, that is the result."

"I still remember when they registered, the person in charge of Julong Steel swore that their steel cables fully met our requirements and even exceeded them in some parameters."

"Why didn't you say anything at the time?"

"Many companies were reporting false parameters at the time, as you know," Chen Huatao explained.

Gu Ming was thoughtful. He had personally overseen the testing of the first batch of steel cables, and indeed, many companies had falsified their reports.

"Julong Steel cables, a private enterprise... I made an error of empiricism and underestimated the power of a private enterprise," Gu Ming reflected.

Chen Huatao explained, "Director, don't say that. The situation was very complicated back then."

"Have you still not contacted Julong Steel?"

"The phone calls never get through. Should we ask the Qinchuan Administration for Industry and Commerce to find them?"

"No, this matter must be kept confidential. We will contact them ourselves."

Gu Ming finished speaking and dialed the Navy leader's phone number.

"Hello, Old Leader. I have some good news for you: the aircraft carrier arresting gear technology has had a breakthrough."

"What did you say? The arresting gear technology has had a breakthrough?"

"Yes, a private enterprise has manufactured the arresting gear we need."

"A private enterprise? It seems there are experts among the people. Where are you now? I will send technical experts immediately; this matter cannot be taken lightly."

"At the aircraft carrier arresting gear test site. I and other comrades are all here."

An hour later, a Navy helicopter landed outside the test site, and three research experts filed out.

"Old Zhong, what brought you here?" Gu Ming was panic-stricken.

Zhong Zheng was a senior Navy researcher, a recipient of the special state allowance, and a senior military equipment consultant to the Navy's Great Leader.

He was a well-deserved big shot in the field of Dragon Xia naval equipment.

"With such a major event as the successful development of the arresting gear, how could I not come?" Zhong Zheng said with a laugh.

"Don't talk about that. Take me to see the arresting gear first."

Gu Ming opened his mouth, then said, "Please, this way."

The arresting gear testing machine rumbled as it turned, the steel cable was instantly pulled taut, and the 40-ton test vehicle sped toward the cable.

Screech!

The test vehicle was instantly brought to a halt by the steel cable; the entire process was smooth and fluid.

"The ductility and strength are both good. What about the technical parameters?"

The last trace of doubt in Zhong Zheng's mind was dispelled as Gu Ming handed over the test data.

Zhong Zheng clicked his tongue and said, "Was this really produced by a private enterprise? The technology is quite good. Why haven't I heard of Julong Steel before?"

"It's a private enterprise; we only discovered them recently," Gu Ming explained.

"Contact them immediately. No, we'll fly over there right now," Zhong Zheng said excitedly.

As a Navy equipment expert, he had to inspect the enterprise in person to be at ease.

"It's too late today. How about we take a special plane tomorrow morning?"

"That works too. We'll set off at 7 AM tomorrow."

With Zhong Zheng's approval, Gu Ming immediately contacted the local Qinchuan troops.

Upon hearing that the higher-ups were coming, the local troops immediately arranged for soldiers to clear the surrounding area, all of which Lu Shenwei was completely unaware of.

The next morning, Lu Shenwei, Ma Quanlin, and others rushed to the press conference venue.

"Reporter Mu and Miss Bai are also here," Ma Quanlin said.

Lu Shenwei said politely, "Thank you both for your support."

"Shouldn't Director Lu give us the press release first? So we can publish the news as soon as possible later," Mu Guchan said.

Bai Xiaoying waved her hand and said, "I don't need it. I'm live-streaming the whole thing."

"That's even better. As expected of Xiao Ying, who tore the Emperor apart with her bare hands!" Lu Shenwei teased.

Bai Xiaoying rolled her eyes. Ever since she firmly supported Julong Steel and debated with all kinds of trolls.

The attacks and insults against her online had never stopped, like "Bai Xiaoying uprooted a weeping willow" or "Bai Xiaoying's ancestors for eight generations were traitors."

Later, Bai Xiaoying's fans reacted and fought back, starting all sorts of antics.

Things like "Bai Xiaoying captured the Yamata no Orochi alive," "Bai Xiaoying crushed Hirohito's golden elixir with her bare hands," and "burned down the Yasukuni Shrine"...

The netizens even joked that Bai Xiaoying's three sentences made Japan's 1.8 billion in dog food money go down the drain.

"Director Lu, you'd better hurry up and deal with this. The sales of the Longying Drone are already being affected," Bai Xiaoying grumbled.

Lu Shenwei raised his hand and said, "Don't be anxious. We can clear things up this morning."

"My live stream is on. Do you want to say a few words to the fans?" Bai Xiaoying asked.

[I reckon Xiao Ying has already been taken by Director Lu. Wuwuwu, my youth is over.]

[Wrong! It's Director Lu who was taken by Xiao Ying. Can't you guys see that?]

[Now all kinds of rebels are attacking Julong Steel. Director Lu isn't having an easy time either.]

"Thank you all for your support. Next, watch my performance at the press conference," Lu Shenwei said, uncharacteristically using a cheerful tone.

[So Director Lu also has such a playful side.]

[He's just a young man in his twenties. The previous Director Lu was too lifeless.]

[After all, he is a billionaire, so being steady is fine.]

"Wait a moment, the press conference will start right away."

After Lu Shenwei finished speaking, he went backstage to prepare, while at the same time, the special plane carrying the leaders of the Dragon Xia Navy Procurement and R&D Department landed steadily at Qinchuan Airport.

"Go directly to Julong Steel. Also, do not disturb the local government," Zhong Zheng reminded.

Gu Ming nodded and canceled the call he was about to make to Zhou Wen.

Led by the local Qinchuan armed forces, eighteen military vehicles sped all the way and stopped in front of the gate of Julong Steel Factory in less than twenty minutes.

"We are from the Dragon Xia Navy Procurement and R&D Department. We have a classified mission and need to find the leaders of your factory."

A soldier reported, but Grandpa Liu at the gatehouse wouldn't open the door no matter what.

There had been too many troublemakers over the past two days, and Grandpa Liu was convinced that this Group of people in front of him were also troublemakers.

"Dragon Xia Navy? Who are you trying to fool? Do you think I'm old and senile? Qinchuan is an Army garrison," Grandpa Liu said, raising his cane.

Seeing this, Zhong Zheng got out of the car and said, "Hello, I am Zhong Zheng from the Navy Equipment Department. I would like to see the factory leaders."

Zhong Zheng was gentle and elegant, speaking in a slow and measured way. Grandpa Liu muttered, "You're quite polite. Wait, I'll call the factory manager."

"What did you say? I can't hear you clearly. We are at the Qinchuan Intercontinental Hotel conference room, holding a press conference."

The venue of the press conference was noisy, and Ma Quanlin couldn't hear Grandpa Liu's voice at all.

"Our chairman and factory manager are at the Qinchuan Intercontinental Hotel. If you're not in a hurry, wait a while," Grandpa Liu said leisurely.

Zhong Zheng wasn't in a hurry, but Gu Ming was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

"Xiao Chen, now! Immediately! Right now! Find Lu Shenwei and bring him to me!"